For Kids and Families
On this page you’ll find family-friendly events, information about visiting, and fun online-activities!
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
Visiting the museum
Kid’s area in gift shop
Admission is $6.00 for children 12 and under and free for children 3 and under. Students (middle school, high school, and university) are $9.00.
We have a small children’s area in our gift shop.
accessibility
For more accessibility information, please visit the Accessibility page of our website.
Due to the nature and age of the building, there is limited access. The second and third floors of the museum are not wheelchair accessible and require the use of stairs to access. Guests with mobility concerns have the option of exploring exhibits in the Visitors' Centre and first floor of the house. There is a tablet available for use for a virtual tour if access is an issue. You can also access our virtual tour online for free.
Dalnavert is a no-touch museum.
Push chairs and strollers are allowed on the first floor of the house. You are welcome to park push chairs and strollers in the Visitors’ Centre or gift shop while you are in the museum.
There is a sensory support kit at the front desk with fidgets, ear defenders, and sunglasses. These items are available to borrow free of charge. You can borrow the items individually or as a full kit. Here is a more detailed look at the contents of the sensory supply kit (link opens in new window).
Mothers have the right to breastfeed anywhere in public, including at Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre. Should you prefer a private area to breastfeed, please speak to a staff member.
Both the men’s and women’s washrooms have baby change tables.
A Sensory Map of the museum is available here (link opens in new window).
For visitors who may wish to have a detailed guide as to what their experience in the museum will look like, this Visual Story may be helpful (link opens in new window). It gives a general outline, with pictures, of what to expect during a visit to Dalnavert. We strive to keep our visual stories up-to-date. You can view past visual stories via our website.
We understand that sometimes it may be necessary to leave unexpectedly before your tour is finished. With this in mind, we offer the chance to return to the museum for free to finish your tour within two weeks of purchase. Please speak to your tour guide or the front desk before leaving.
Online Activities
Looking for fun activities for after you’ve done your homework? Or are you an adult trying to keep your kid busy while you take a nap? Either way, check out Dalnavert @ Home For Kids for stories, videos, print-out activities, and more!
From the Dalnavert Blog
Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre is committed to being a welcoming space to everyone, including our youngest visitors. That’s why we’ve signed the Kids in Museums manifesto.
Have any feedback on how we can do better? Let us know at info@dalnavertmuseum.ca or by phone at 204-292-6365.
